The Chequers, Cotswolds Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were very welcoming."
• "The front of house staff are attentive and well informed about the menu."
• "Friendly helpful and informative staff."
• "Service excellent and always a really good buzz with lots of customers."
• "The staff were all super friendly."
• "Staff very friendly but not intrusive."
• "Service was great. Lots of space and could have happily sat by the fire for a couple more drinks."

Cons:

• "I was disappointed not to be asked about dietary requirements."
• "Service slow & left unattended for long periods of time."
• "Service wasn't fantastic but they had a few celebrities in the night we were in and I think the staff were prioritising their needs."
• "Service was atrocious. Extremely slow, unfriendly."
• "The service was really slow."
• "I will note that the service took a while."
• "Service wasn’t good. Staff had to be reminded to bring glasses for the water."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was wonderful."
• "The calamari was as good as any I have had in Spain and the chicken exceptional."
• "Food was fantastic, beautifully cooked, and good sized portions."
• "The food they did have was absolutely splendid."
• "Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had."
• "The quality of the food was absolutely exceptional."
• "The food was excellent fresh & perfectly cooked."

Cons:

• "Finally probably the worst burger I have ever bitten into appeared. Sour, and burnt and generally unpleasant in every way."
• "Soup and bread was plain, venison pie was fine."
• "Food was good other than the fried squid 'special' starter; which was a little too gritty and on the minimal sized portion for £8."
• "Meanwhile the yorkshire pudding was a bit too crisp and dry for my tastes."
• "The turkey roast the presentation resembled a microwaved school dinner."
• "The roast potatoes resembled Aunt Bessie’s frozen roasted potatoes."
• "Baby squid overcooked left with hard batter, pork chop slightly overdone and dry."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Lovely and very cosy place."
• "The dining room is beautiful."
• "The interior is lovely, felt like I was in someones house rather than a pub/restaurant."
• "The interior was beautiful, lovely lit candles inside and fantastic staff."
• "The ambience is lovely - comfy decor and a candle on the table too."
• "A quiet friendly atmosphere with lovely décor."
• "Gorgeous decor - an interesting and eclectic mix of traditional and modern."

Cons:

• "The simple exterior hides an impressive menu, bursting with innovative and delicious fare."
• "We missed The Chequers initially, as it almost looks like a house or former pub from the outside."
• "Had to park on road as pub very busy."
• "Disappointing that they don’t let dogs in the dining room and only in the bar area."
• "We sat near the fire which was constantly being monitored by an excitable group of hunters and a rah rah crowd baying for us to leave."

Value

Pros:

• "Not the cheapest place to eat - but so worth the money!"
• "The price reflected the excellent meal we had."
• "Drinks were very reasonably priced paying a little over £5 for a G&T and a pint of Ale."
• "The menu choices were plentiful at good prices."
• "Reasonable price."
• "Good value."

Cons:

• "Will we recommend or return to the Chequers?? NO NO NO"
• "The brisket burger was nice, but didn’t come with fries so had to get a side which cost £6."
• "Rip off! Online their menu says £18 for roast, in the pub roast is £21!"
• "£17 for a large glass of Rose wine - disgusting."
• "The price was ridiculous."
• "Very expensive. Vague on the children's menu choices with no prices stated."
• "The price is the main sticking point here - it's a bit on the pricey side for what it is."